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WAND Investigates: Vets in need of medical benefits

WAND Investigates: Vets in need of medical benefits

  • Updated Feb 6, 2026
2:02
New SNAP changes set to go into effect in February

New SNAP changes set to go into effect in February

  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

On Feb. 1, a group of SNAP recipients will have to complete an extra step to stay eligible for benefits.

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Illinois residents encouraged to check SNAP exemptions before changes take effect

Illinois residents encouraged to check SNAP exemptions before changes take effect

  • Updated Jan 26, 2026
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Pritzker signs plan decoupling from federal tax policy to address Illinois budget deficit

Pritzker signs plan decoupling from federal tax policy to address Illinois budget deficit

  • Updated Dec 15, 2025
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Upcoming SNAP benefit changes will raise ABAWD age, tighten work requirements

Upcoming SNAP benefit changes will raise ABAWD age, tighten work requirements

  • Updated Dec 1, 2025

Under "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act," several changes to SNAP are happening, and the dates for those changes to be enacted have been moved s…

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Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of federal funding cuts

Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of federal funding cuts

  • Updated Nov 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported Illinois' error rate for SNAP benefits has reached 11.5%. State lawmakers are concerned, …

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Neighbors helping neighbors: SNAP still accepted at C-U Winter Farmer's Market

Neighbors helping neighbors: SNAP still accepted at C-U Winter Farmer's Market

  • Updated Nov 5, 2025
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Local food pantry, organization ready if SNAP benefits aren't paid out

Local food pantry, organization ready if SNAP benefits aren't paid out

  • Updated Oct 30, 2025

United Way of Central Illinois announced Thursday it would donate $20,000 to 10 different food banks across the area to help with an anticipat…

Illinois Treasurer commits $50 million to aid unpaid federal workers
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Illinois Treasurer commits $50 million to aid unpaid federal workers

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest loans to unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown.

November SNAP funding at risk if government shutdown continues
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November SNAP funding at risk if government shutdown continues

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 16, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government shutdown continues. 

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